Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.
CPC is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Analyst to support our manufacturing, quality and supply chain functions. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role will be responsible for business decision support through budgeting, forecasting and reporting of business results and analysis. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high growth organization, have proven ability to influence and translate financial data into action, demonstrate success in business partnering and effectively manage competing priorities in a matrixed organization. This position is based in both our Arden Hills and Roseville locations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Partner with the CPC Operations team by driving actionable decision making through reporting, analysis and review of operations financials and metrics.
- Partner with supply chain and strategic sourcing to proactively anticipate demand changes, ensure manufacturing capacity upgrades are identified, and annual savings programs are being actioned and tracked.
- Identify, recommend and drive process improvement initiatives to enable efficiencies and scale across the organization.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting efforts for the operations functional areas.
- Partner with accounting in developing standard costs and ensuring that monthly accounting for inventory, COGS, and related reserves are in line with business expectations.
- Partner with international locations to drive supply chain and other operational process improvements and integration with the CPC US location.
Basic Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in an operations manufacturing Finance role.
- Proficient with MS Excel, ERP and EPM applications and big data management.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to drive decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and perform at a high level in a dynamic environment.
- A self-starter with proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Well organized and efficient with a strong attention to detail and follows through on execution.
- Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening.
- Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to the success of the Company.
Preferred Qualifications
Desired
- Experience with Oracle ERP, OneStream EPM, Power BI.
- MBA or advanced accreditation (CMA, CPA).
Travel
CPC Culture
Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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